OSHA Inspection: WINDSTONE MEDICAL PACKAGING INC.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8036.00 · Current $4018.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(b)(10):29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with � 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with � 1910.22(d), or replaced.  a) 1301 Montana Ave, Billings, MT: On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards approximately 10 feet 9 inches to the ground below while accessing and egressing the damaged grey rolling staircase ladder to retrieve and stock merchandise.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12055.00 · Current $6028.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) 1301 Montana Ave, Billings, MT., on or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to crushing hazards while operating forklifts and pallet jacks throughout the warehouse and injurious corrosive materials while charging batteries at the forklift battery charging area. The employer failed to perform a hazard assessment of the facility that would require the use of PPE to protect the employees.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) 1301 Montana Ave, Billings, MT: On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials while charging batteries at the forklift charging station without personal protective equipment for the eyes and face.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a):The employer did not require employees to use protective footwear when employees' feet are exposed to foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.  a) 1301 Montana Ave, Billings, MT., on or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to rolling hazards from forklifts and pallet jacks throughout the warehouse.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.138(a):The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a)1301 Montana Ave, Billings, MT: On or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials on the skin while charging batteries at the forklift charging station.

Issued

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12055.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(g)(2):Facilities were not provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire protection, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks, and/or for adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batte.  a)1301 Montana Ave, Billings, MT., on or about January 9, 2023, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire and chemical hazards from injurious corrosive materials while performing battery charging operations at the forklift charging area.